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A new sickle cell anemia cure is coming soon.

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A new sickle cell anemia cure is coming soon. Sickle Cell Anemia affects one in 368 people of African descent, leading to painful episodes and a shorter lifespan.  I first heard about this cure on Freakonomics MD, a podcast that covers the economics of medical care. It is the first treatment using the CRISPR gene-editing system. In the episode I listened to, they interviewed a study participant who had been fully cured of the disease using this approach to care. Recently, the NY Times covered the progress of the treatment after a  panel of experts deemed it safe for clinical Read More »

A recent study shows that the first provider you visit for acute lower back pain influences utilization and cost.

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A recent study shows that the first provider you visit for acute lower back pain influences utilization and cost. Keeping things simple by choosing the right provider first has a marked influence on your experiences, the treatment effectiveness, and the cost of care. With regard to acute lower back pain, a new study in the Journal of Physical Therapy was published in June 2023 with a number of PhD researchers as well as a colleague of mine, Mike Schneider DC, Ph.D. The study recognized that the cost of treating low back pain episodes continues to rise and it has been Read More »

Protein bars; good for you or nutritious-sounding candy?

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Protein bars; good for you or nutritious-sounding candy? Are protein bars superfoods or junk food with higher levels of protein? The NY Times weighed in on this popular food item. Many of us have eaten these calorie-dense packaged foods that can offer energy when a formal meal is not available, but are they actually good for us? According to Marketwatch, these foods are continuing to grow internationally in market share.  Science tells us that older people 50 and up need more protein while younger people seem to do better with carbs. Which is best?  Check out the NY Times article Read More »

The doctor has availability in two months. Your local chiropractor will see you today.

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The doctor has availability in two months.  Your local chiropractor will see you today. How many of us have had this happen? As a marketing tool, lobbyists would have us believe that waiting for medical appointments does not happen here in the USA. The truth is, this always happens even if you require immediate attention for a distressing heal problem.  Most of us want to avoid the horror show known as today’s E.R. so we need a better option. Part of the problem is that our system which is now run mostly by huge corporations would like us to simply Read More »

How to run more efficiently while minimizing injuries and pain.

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How to run more efficiently while minimizing injuries and pain. Why do some of us have more difficulty with running than others?  Are we attempting to run too many miles too fast?  Is it our shoe?  Is it bad running habits? If you read many of the articles in Runners World and many other magazines, there are always going to be articles about speed work, plantar fasciitis, IT band issues, and even back pain. These articles are designed to get you to read the magazine but their one-size-fits-all suggestions often fail to help most of us figure out why we Read More »